Family Thrift Store Donation and Production Associate

FAMILY THRIFT STORE PRODUCTION & DONATION ASSOCIATE

The position of Family Thrift Store Production & Donation Associate presents an exciting opportunity for a high-energy, self-directed individual to support the mission of Life Network. This role is donor-facing and requires excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to perform physical tasks associated with receiving, processing, and merchandising donated goods. This position will be under the guidance of the Director and Assistant Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cheerfully greet donors and receive donations
• Effectively communicate Life Network’s mission statement
• Sort and price donated items
• Maintains an atmosphere of teamwork and fellowship with other staff and volunteers
• Ensures donated items meet FTS standards for quality and suitability
• Merchandise processed items onto the sales floor as appropriate, contributing to a well-organized and appealing shopping environment
• Provide excellent customer service while on the sales floor
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the production areas to facilitate efficient donation processing
• Participation by all staff is required at Life Network’s major events

EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate
• Thrift store or retail experience a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong advocate for the sanctity of life issues
• Possesses Christian testimony with evidence of Christian maturity in personal and professional life
• Active commitment to a local church
• A passion for the ministry accomplished through Life Network
• Demonstrates qualities of initiative, teamwork, and goal orientated
• Exhibits initiative, teamwork, and a goal-orientated mindset in accomplishing tasks
• Flexible and adaptable in handling unpredictable situations
• Enjoys interaction with the public, providing courteous and helpful service to donors and customers
• Capable of lifting 50-75 lbs. and performing physical tasks associated with donation handling and store maintenance
• Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean record, able to meet transportation needs as required by the position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, and move about the store and production areas for extended periods
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and twisting when receiving, sorting, and processing donated goods
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 50–75 lbs. on a regular basis
• Repetitive use of hands and arms for sorting, pricing, and merchandising items
• Visual, hearing, and verbal ability sufficient to communicate with donors, customers, and staff
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with donation handling and store and production-area maintenance

CLASSIFICATION

Full-time, Non-Exempt at 40 hours per week. Pay range: $15.16 - $17.50 per hour. Scheduled hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Saturdays required). Reports to the Store Manager. Primarily working out of the our Falcon Thrift Store.

BENEFITS

• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Life insurance policy
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Annual bonus opportunity

Life Network shall comply with appropriate federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on grounds of race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Because of the nature of our ministry, and as our ministry is to a non-believing world, all Life Network employees are to maintain a standard of conduct compatible with the principles outlined for us in the Bible, and which our Lord Jesus Christ patterned for us while He was here on earth. Prior to completing this application, we require that you read through our foundational statements. By submitting this application, you agree that you have read and understood these values and beliefs and are in full agreement.